Finding the Third Proportional to 133,732 and 293,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,732 and 293,708 is: 645,054.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,732 : 293,708 = 293,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,732/293,708 = 293,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,732x = 293,708 × 293,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,732x = 86,264,389,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,264,389,264/133,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,054.21
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